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June 8, 2014

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Amy Geer

Andrew Zuzek, left, and Kevin Cleer look through some old yearbooks at Friday night's Project Graduation. The two were among Kane Area High School's 90 seniors to receive diplomas on Friday evening. Most of the graduates then attended the all-night Project Graduation celebration.

May 27, 2014

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Ted Lutz

Sixth-grade students at the Kane Middle School are preparing their rockets for launching next week. The rocket project is part of the class taught by Matt Gasbarre, science teacher. Former school science teacher John Odonish, Lou Larson and parents are helping the students build their rockets. When launched next week at the school athletic field, the rockets will soar 1,000 feet.

May 21, 2014

May 21, 2014

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Ted Lutz

The third annual "Book Swap" was held Monday evening at the Kane Elementary School. Shakira Yoder (left), a third-grader at the school, trades in some books she's read for some she'll read this summer. She is the daughter of April (right) and Christopher Yoder of Mt. Jewett. First-grade teacher Vicky Anderson organizes the annual "Book Swap" in the school's multi-purpose room. "Celebrate Summer With Books" is the theme for this year's event. Children exchanged more than 1,000 books during the two-hour "Book Swap."

April 17, 2014

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Ted Lutz

These three eighth-graders at the Kane Middle School begin their Easter break from classes Thursday by playing basketball at the court at Evergreen Park. The three 14-year-olds include, left to right: Ange Costanzo, Raymond Maze and Reed Williams. All three played on the middle school basketball team in the past season.

March 27, 2014

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Ted Lutz

Talon Sheaffer, 5-year-old son of Chelsi Bard (right) and John Sheaffer of Kane, smiles as he waits for his mother to complete forms Thursday at kindergarten registration. The registration was held in the multi-purpose room at the Kane Elementary School. The first day of classes is Aug. 26.

March 26, 2014

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Ted Lutz

The Winter Fun Night in the multi-purpose room at the Kane Elementary School includes crafts such as the stringing of beads as well as face-painting. The group includes, left to right, seated: Macie Johnson, third grade; Mya Berry, second grade; Maggie Johnson, third grade; and Sam Lundeen, second grade; standing: Haylee Mague and Jandilee Smith, both seniors at Kane High School and members of the National Honor Society. Smith is secretary of the Honor Society, which sponsors the Winter Fun Night. Other activities at the Fun Night included Wii Bowling and Wii Dance.